Announcement to all relevant stakeholders on 2020 voter list check and voter registration
On 03 October 2020, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued an announcement to all stakeholders on 2020 voter list check and registration. In this announcement, the National Election Committee (NEC) has set out the do’s and don’ts for all stakeholders during the 2020 voter list ...
National Election Committee
Cambodia feted with IFAD Gender Award in Rome
Cambodia came under the spotlight in Europe recently as its project was bestowed with a prestigious honour in Rome. At the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) ’s annual Governing Council, the Tonle Sap Smallholder Development Project – Additional Financing (TSSD-AF) – co-financed by IFAD ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501443188/cambodia-feted-with-ifad-gender-award-in-rome/
Gridlock going nowhere fast
Despite Phnom Penh’s rapidly increasing traffic woes, it might take until 2035 for a public transport system in the Kingdom’s capital to be operational, government development partners said yesterday. the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which has been working with Cambodia’s government since 2001 on an ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012022854751/National-news/gridlock-going-nowhere-fast.html
Storm pounds B Meanchey
A weekend storm battered buildings in Banteay Meanchey province’s Thma Pouk district, leaving hundreds affected by damage to houses and schools across the area. Deab Chhun, Thma Puok district deputy governor, said strong winds and rain swept through Komrou, Thmor Puok and Phoum Thmey communes at ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/storm-pounds-b-meanchey
Malaysian firms keen in wastewater treatment and eco-tourism: Ambassador
Malaysian firms are interested in investing in wastewater treatment and eco-tourism in the Kingdom, sectors in line with the country’s bid to boost bilateral trade and strengthen ties with the Kingdom. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50679775/malaysian-firms-keen-in-wastewater-treatment-and-eco-tourism-ambassador
Australian government provides $10 million for Cambodia’s landmine clearing
Australian government provided $10 million for landmine clearing in the Kingdom. the aid was announced when new Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Chiho Kang today met with Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn at the ministry. ...
SME competition set for July
The private sector plans to launch The first small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) competition in Cambodia to promote The SME sector and seek financial loan support for business expansion. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sme-competition-set-july
Call for more power investments to meet province’s demand
Banteay Meanchey administration said the province boasts potential investment activities which need more power to meet local demand as it aims to reduce the energy imports from its neighbour Thailand in the northwest. ...
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50730649/call-for-more-power-investments-to-meet-provinces-demand/
WFP director outlines continued transition into technical assistance
The World Food Programme’s (WFP) new Country Director, Claire Conan, has stated that The organisation is continuing with its transition into providing more technical assistance partnerships with The Cambodian government and local agricultural sector. ...
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770737/wfp-director-outlines-continued-transition-into-technical-assistance/
PM asks LMC countries to jointly prevent COVID-19 devastation
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday asked China and Mekong countries to work together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the virus does not devastate public health in the region. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50756470/pm-asks-lmc-countries-to-jointly-prevent-covid-19-devastation/
Wildlife increases and adapts in Angkor Archeological Park
Wildlife Alliance which works together with Apsara Authority and Forestry Administration in the “Bring Back Angkor” project has seen success in the last eight years in bringing wildlife back to the Angkor Archaeological Park. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50850705/wildlife-increases-and-adapts-in-angkor-archeological-park/
WCS team cracks down on illegal fishing which endangers giant turtles
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced today that its team and local communities, in collaboration with The Fisheries Administration officials, have conducted joint patrols against illegal fishing along The Mekong River stretching from Kratie to Stung Treng provinces. ...
Sahas E&C deal paves way for Phnom Penh Special Economics Zone (PPSEZ) buyback
Bourse-listed Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc (PPSEZ) confirmed that it has absorbed the outstanding 40 percent stake in Sahas E&C Co Ltd – paving the way for the company to press forward with its proposed share buyback. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50899001/sahas-ec-deal-paves-way-for-ppsez-buyback/
Trade unions hope for some minimum wage increment
With Cambodia having gone through economic turbulence, just like other countries around the world, it’s difficult to say in which direction the third tripartite negotiation talks for the national minimum wage for next year will sway. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50940160/trade-unions-hope-for-some-minimum-wage-increment/
Senate committee passes investment law
The new investment law will be more attractive and provide The Kingdom with better options to navigate The constantly evolving regional and global investment climate, according to Senate Third Committee chairman Mong Reththy. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/senate-committee-passes-investment-law
Cambodia unveils new quarantine regulations
According to the nine-page notice, the new quarantine measures will take effect from October 18. the decision is aimed at protecting public health and easing burdensome restrictions for fully vaccinated people. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unveils-new-quarantine-regulations
Cambodia, China agree to strengthen strategic mutual trust, traditional friendship
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on Sunday to further strengthen the strategic mutual trust and carry on the traditional friendship between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342016/cambodia-china-agree-to-strengthen-strategic-mutual-trust-traditional-friendship/
Cambodia to start exporting corn to China
China has given the greenlight for Cambodia to export corn, with HN Outsources Trading and Technology Co.Ltd named as the first company to be registered to ship the crop to China. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-to-start-exporting-corn-to-china
China’s CHINT to open $2.5M medium voltage factory
A global smart energy solutions firm, Chinese-owned CHINT Group Co Ltd, is leveraging the Kingdom’s energy production capacity to support the rapid demand growth for medium-voltage power equipment in the country, as well as Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinas-chint-open-25m-medium-voltage-factory
Cambodia’s garment sector struggles with external headwinds: AMRO
Cambodia is seeing a notable recovery in its economy with a strong bounce back in the service sectors. However, the manufacturing sector, primarily the garment industry, finds itself grappling with external pressures. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363482/cambodias-garment-sector-struggles-with-external-headwinds-amro/